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There are several programs that the Federal Government runs that require the purchase of America-made products, some of them are:

1. Buy America programs (BA):

The Buy America programs require U.S. sourcing of iron, steel, and other manufactured products that are permanently incorporated into infrastructure projects receiving federal funding from specific departments and agencies.

2. Buy American Act (BAA):

The Buy American Act (BAA) requires that purchases for public use, procured by the Federal Government and exceeding $10,000, must meet certain criteria: 

  • The product must be manufactured in the US.
  • The cost of its components (mined, produced, or manufactured in the US) must exceed 65% of the total cost of all components (75% from 2029).

3. Build America, Buy America Act (BABAA):

The Build America, Buy America Act (BABAA) applies to federal infrastructure projects. For iron and steel to be compliant:

  • All processing, from the initial melting stage to the application of coatings, must occur in the U.S.
  • The cost of components mined, produced, or manufactured in the U.S. must be greater than 65% of the total cost (with an increased threshold of 75% starting in 2028).
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Compliance:

• NERI North America has a UL production facility located in Miami since 2022.
• Products in the “Buy America” category of our catalog are all manufactured in the Miami facility and generally comply with the Buy America regulations. Please contact us with the specifics of the applicable BA program in order to receive a certificate of compliance.
• NERI North America can evaluate project-specific possibilities for other catalog products to comply with either the Buy America (BA) or Build America, Buy America (BABAA) requirements.